The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs and Border Control Department has posted its highest-ever monthly revenue collection.
In a statement on Wednesday, August 12, KRA said the department collected Ksh92.53 billion during the month, surpassing the National Treasury’s target of Ksh86.16 billion by Ksh6.37 billion.
The figure represents a 107.39 per cent performance against the set target and a 15.3 per cent increase from the Ksh80.29 billion collected in July 2025.
The latest record comes shortly after Customs posted Ksh89.1 billion in June 2026, which had been the department’s highest monthly revenue collection at the time.
A significant share of the July gains came from non-oil revenue, which climbed to Ksh61.50 billion; the first time monthly non-oil Customs revenue exceeded the Ksh60 billion mark.
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KRA has attributed the improved collections to greater reliance on technology in Customs operations, enhanced cargo management systems and strengthened compliance measures.
The authority is using data and digital tools to improve cargo risk assessment, streamline declaration processing and combat illicit trade and revenue losses.
The reforms are also intended to make Customs procedures more efficient, transparent and predictable for traders while ensuring the government receives all revenue owed to it.
Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr. Lilian Nyawanda said the latest figures demonstrate the impact of the measures implemented by KRA and provide a positive beginning to the new financial year.
"The record collection in July is a significant milestone for KRA and a strong start to the new financial year. It demonstrates that our investments in technology, compliance, trade facilitation and stakeholder collaboration are delivering results," she said.
Elsewhere, the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) has launched a five-day training programme aimed at enhancing the intelligence profiling and analytical skills of KRA officers.
In a statement on Monday, August 10, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the Intelligence Profiling and Analytics Course seeks to equip the officers with the ability to assess, interpret and analyse information more effectively.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on behalf of the DCI, NCIA Commandant Ibrahim Jillo urged the participants to fully utilise the training and ensure the skills acquired translate into tangible improvements in their work.
"You are here to sharpen your ability to turn information into intelligence, and intelligence into action. Take advantage of this training, challenge yourselves, and return to KRA ready to make better-informed decisions," he said.
Representing KRA, Prisca Mutindi emphasised the need for the officers to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme to improve the Authority's enforcement operations.
"The value of this training will be measured by what you take back to your workplace. I encourage you to learn, engage and apply these skills to strengthen KRA's ability to identify risks and stay ahead of emerging threats," she stated.
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